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This project addresses the potential of rush and reed canary grass as a potential Biomass

Project Insights

  • €79,038

    Total Project Costs
  • 1 yr

    Project Duration
  • 2016

    Year Funded

Project Description

In 2015, with support from SEAI, Bord na Mona successfully completed trials to grow and harvest biomass on cutaway peatland with the ultimate aim of developing a viable biomass briquette. This project intends to build on the findings of 2015 by harvesting rush and reed canary grass materials and making the biomass briquettes using steam explosion technology at the BNM briquette factory in Littleton. The project team will also carry out a 3 year GHG life cycle analysis of the process. By redefining potential end uses and embracing new methods of production there is significant potential to find environmentally sustainable and financially viable after uses for cutaway peatland.

Project Details

Total Project Cost: €79,038

Funding Agency: SEAI

Year Funded: 2016

Lead Organisation: Bord na Mona

Partner Organisation(s): N/A

Eamonn Lee

Lead Researcher